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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.91, 3,351.09 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.91, 3,351.09 and 590.58 is: 885.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.91 : 3,351.09 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.91/3,351.09 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.91x = 3,351.09 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.91x = 1,979,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,086.73/2,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.93

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